The ATO is continuing its visa data-matching program, acquiring data from the Department of Home Affairs from the 2027 to the 2029 income years.  Under this program, the data collected may include:

• address and contact history for visa applicants, sponsors and migration agents;
• histories of visas granted, including visa subclasses;
• an individual’s visa status at a point in time;
• details of migration agents, sponsors and education providers; and
• international travel movements undertaken by visa holders (arrivals and departures).

Data relating to around 9 million individuals is expected to be collected under this program each financial year.

The ATO is also continuing its passenger movements data-matching program for the same period.

Under this program, the data collected by the ATO may include names, dates of birth, arrival and departure dates, passport information and status types (including visa status, residency and citizenship status).

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